The Prisoner and the Illusion of Escape
The piece argues that a prisoner who escapes confinement remains under punishment and will be recaptured. It likens temporary relief from dyspepsia through powders to an escape from suffering, warning that the original condition returns with added penalties. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is advertised as a lasting cure for stomach and digestion issues.
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Bedr
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Iit
Tron
Yt. Secord
Ster. Ave
Toronto
Ontario
Sinsmith
Ohio Society
New York
Hannan
Statuette Received in Baltimore and McBride’s Rail Move
A silver statuette sent to Isidor Rayner in Baltimore raises questions about its sender. Governor McBride of Washington state pledges to dismiss state workers who accept a railroad pass and vows to crush lobbying. Western farmers push corn plans, while political conventions in several counties back candidates.
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V& Sold
McBride
Washington State
Tramp’s tale of loss and hope ends with a new path
A Thanksgiving morning encounter with a sorrowful tramp reveals a past home and family lost to poverty. He recalls his wife and three children and the descent into beggary after unemployment, then seeks a fresh start by turning to story writing aided by a silver quarter. The piece closes noting a fire damage to Pettigrew Kittermans and Atholff bakery with $3,500 loss and $1,950 insured.
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Hint
Snd
J.M.K
Mekilwa
Pettigrew & Kitterman
Ed, Atholff
Crater
Mullivan
Scotts Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Adverts Health Advice
A vintage advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for being too fat or too thin. It claims oil balances weight related to over work or under digestion, urges stopping overwork when possible, and offers a free sample with a promise of agreeable taste. The genuine product features a specific image and lists prices 50c and 1.00 at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Ake Scott
Scott’ & Bowne -Chemists
Pearl Street,New York
War on the Gar Fish Prompts Illinois Extermination Plan
An Illinois river gar fish infestation described as destructive to game fish spurs calls for extermination. A Canton Register item notes permits for certain traders to harvest gar and dog fish, while a witness recounts vast gar gatherings at Russell's Slough and the near annihilation of young fish by voracious gar.
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Illinois Fish
Illinois
Canton Register
Fis
Nat Cohen
John Schulte
Seine
Cedar Lake
Sane
Daily Register
Flahermen
Beardstown
Ilinois
Browning
Willard
Ex-Governor Hogg Refuses Royal Dress for King’s Audience
The Texas ex‑governor declined to wear knee breeches and court dress to meet the king in England saying he would not wear another country’s uniform. He insisted an American should be presented in ordinary evening dress and forego the honor if required to adopt foreign regalia.
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Hogg
Avas
The Capitol Dome of Iron and Its Mighty Weight
The dome of the capitol at Washington is described as the world’s only large iron dome. It weighs about 8,000,300 pounds and sits atop a hollow sphere. The figure America on top weighs 13,985 pounds, with structural pressure details cited for the piers and supporters. The dome coat cost near 1 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Washington
America
Illinois Indiana Revenue Laws Compared by Attorney General
Attorney General Taylor of Indiana argues revenue laws require reform. He contrasts Indiana and Illinois on railroad assessments and overall property values, noting Indiana taxes are lower overall with higher road valuations but Illinois faces confusion from its flawed tax code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiinois
Indiana
Taylor
Ingana
Siuays
Illinois
Dumois
Anti-Diuretic advertised for incontinence cure
An ad promises a cure for bedwetting in children or adults with an anti diuretic product. It claims immediate stop to incontinence during sleep and lists J. E. and F.a. Powell as druggists selling it for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. and
F.a. Powell
Central Illinois Association to Meet in March
The Central Illinois Association schedules a Booris Friday meeting March 21 and 22 with speakers including Columbia University president and St Louis Education chief. Sessions cover Rural and Primary Schools, Superintendents, High Schools, and Music. Railroads offer a one fare round trip rate aiming for strong turnout at the new Coliseum.
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Central Hitchers
Jn. _ Peoria
Central Itilinoi Association
Booris
Yf Iray—Butler
Columbia University
Seth Low
Howard J. Rogers
Deartment of
St Louis
M. W. O'Shea
Wisconsin
F. &, Dexter
University of Illinois
Lord Itre-Charles
Orerin
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Reid
Duke Bros
W. G. Griffith
Putnam
D. Rose
Pedman
Peoria
Ighes
Inter
Coe
J. 8
Thompson & Son
Lacon
F Rann
Por
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George -Burt
Republican
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Nebraska
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Mekhii
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Major Hogan
Internal Revenue
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Sixteenth District
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Los Angeles Times
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McHenry
Champaign
Rock Island
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Iou
Gates
Vermillion
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Inter Ocean
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Yates
George W. Gamble
Glerk
J. Sterling Morton
Saturday Evening Post
Imnois Fish Commissioner
Lard
Schaefer
Park Row
Milton R. Holler
Charles— ‘Dille
Ill
R. S. V. Challenge
Streator
III
Union National Bank
Thy
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U.S
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